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European Central Bank

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Mood Index: EU business and consumer survey results for October

2026-10-30T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Economic sentiment down, job expectations up in EU and euro area

Boat Builder Awards 2024

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BBA 2026: Inside the race for Sustainability Project of the Year

2026-10-30T12:30:00+00:00

IBI takes a look at the finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title

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Outdoor Network acquires NauticStar Boats and enters manufacturing

2026-10-30T15:07:00+00:00> , By

US marine retail and e-commerce group plans more than $6m initial investment in new North Carolina production facility

Off The Hook

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NextBoat secures up to $7.2m to expand pre-owned boat business

2026-10-30T14:49:00+00:00By

US marine marketplace adds revolving and bridge financing as it builds nationwide trading network and tests dealer portal with MarineMax

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Patrick Industries Q3 marine sales up 14%

2026-10-30T14:28:00+00:00> , By

Marine a bright spot as US engineered component manufacturer navigates increasingly dynamic operating environment

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Former Catalina owner files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with $3.8m in debts

2026-10-30T14:19:00+00:00> , By

Catalina is listed as a $1.78m unsecured creditor following collapse of 2025 ownership deal

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Q3 revenues climb 8% for Myers

2026-10-30T14:12:00+00:00> , By

The parent company of fuel tank brands Scepter and Ameri-Kart reported consolidated third-quarter revenues of $171.3m

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Brunswick marks fifth consecutive quarter of YoY growth

2026-10-30T14:05:00+00:00> , By

Q3 revenues, earnings and margins increase in strong Q3 for world’s largest marine company

TISG Marina di Carrara shipyard

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Creditors reject TISG restructuring plan amid rival takeover bids

2026-10-30T12:51:00+00:00> , By

The Italian Sea Group reportedly lacks the resources to fund the next five months

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Yamarin appoints first Spanish dealer

2026-10-30T12:30:00+00:00By

The lineup will include the new flagship Aura Cabin, currently on display at FLIBS

Oyster press conference

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UK sailboat builder announces new power catamaran range at FLIBS

2026-10-30T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Evolving customer base driving launch of new long-range bluewater power cat for Oyster

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Hatteras 77 makes FLIBS world debut

2026-10-30T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Heritage sportfisherman brand aims to bring custom-build quality to production offshore fishing yachts

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Acquera Yachting expands Caribbean network to nine destinations

2026-10-30T12:30:00+00:00

Saint Kitts and Nevis added to network through local agency Anchor Point Logistics

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Balance Catamarans joins World Cruising Club as founding Blue Water partner

2026-10-30T12:30:00+00:00By

The alliance directly connects blue-water yacht builders with WCC rally organisers, including the World ARC

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People on the Move this Week

2026-10-30T12:29:00+00:00

New appointments at Fraser, IYBA, Sasga Yachts and more

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Metstrade Catalogue 2026 is now online

2026-10-29T16:05:00+00:00

Prepare for the event from the official show guide, published by IBI

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Littelfuse reports record Q3 revenues

2026-10-29T14:57:00+00:00> , By

US electrical equipment manufacturer reports gains in revenues, profits and margins

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South Africa eyes superyacht refit opportunity

2026-10-29T14:55:00+00:00

Industry leaders at the African Boating Conference call for investment, skills and world-class facilities to realise the country’s refit potential

WAVS Taskforce

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WAVS Task Force, NOAA meet at FLIBS to discuss whale-strike avoidance technology

2026-10-29T14:52:00+00:00> , By

The associations bring industry experts together to advance technology aimed at reducing whale strikes

Princess C48 Open

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Princess breaks tradition with US world debut of C48 Open

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00> , By

UK builder chooses FLIBS for global launch of new outboard-powered sport yacht range

Cruisers 45 VTR

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Cruisers extends VTR line at FLIBS

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00By

New 45 VTR and VTR EC extend successful luxury day yacht line for Wisconsin, US builder

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Record Q3 revenues for Garmin

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Consolidated third-quarter sales climbed 12% year-over-year to $1.99bn

Red Sea Yacht Show 10-agreement signing

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10-year hosting agreement signed for new Red Sea Yacht Show

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00By

Sela and Tahaluf have agreed a decade-long hosting partnership for next year’s show at Jeddah Yacht Club & Marina

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Lamda Development appoints new CEO

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00By

Evie Kostakis to succeed Odisseas Athanasiou, who departs after 18 years at the helm

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Simena becomes largest RINA-certified sailing yacht

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00

Ares Yachts’ 62m ketch receives gold certification following rig surveys and sea trials

FGI Mexico

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FGI Yacht Group expands global presence with Mexico City sales office

2026-10-29T12:30:00+00:00By

New location will offer FGI’s full range of yacht sales, charter, and new-build services

Boat Builder Awards 2024

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BBA 2026: Inside the race for Breakthrough Launch of the Year

2026-10-28T16:30:00+00:00

IBI takes a look at the five finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title

OXE

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OXE Marine reaches EBITDA break-even in Q3 as sales rebound

2026-10-28T16:03:00+00:00> , By

Propulsion sales recovered and margins strengthened, although the diesel outboard specialist says overall demand remains soft

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LCI Industries receives rival takeover bid from Monomoy Capital Partners

2026-10-28T15:07:00+00:00>

Unsolicited cash proposal surfaces as LCI’s Board continues to back its planned all-stock merger with Patrick Industries

Mirco Carloni

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Ancona’s superyacht sector secures second boost in less than a week

2026-10-28T14:28:00+00:00> , By

Two new areas totalling 30,000m² will be allocated to expand the port’s build capacity

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EPTechnologies strengthens international battery sales with senior hire

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00

Marc-Laurence Mühlenbeck joins the company as senior sales manager

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Q3 a mixed bag for Xylem

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Revenues decrease amid higher earnings as US water management firm prepares for 2027 restructuring, divestment

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Fountaine Pajot revenue falls 9.9% in 2025/26

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00> , By

But slowing decline in Q2 points to stabilising demand, says French builder

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Propspeed appoints Joe Mercurio to Gulf Coast sales role

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00By

The marine coatings specialist has appointed the industry veteran with more than 20 years’ experience to support regional sales and customers

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Genoa International Boat Show recognised for sustainable event management

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00

Rina presents I Saloni Nautici with a plaque recognising its commitment to applying the ISO 20121 sustainability standard

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SYBAss moves official seat and legal offices to Malta

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00By

The superyacht builders’ association aims to strengthen international cooperation and engagement with European policymakers from its new base

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Polaris Q3 revenues up 11%

2026-10-27T14:48:00+00:00> , By

Marine segment sales jump 29% in strong third quarter

Hamilton Harbor Marina

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PE firm buys Florida’s Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club

2026-10-27T14:42:00+00:00> , By

The Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired the Naples club for an undisclosed sum

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TISG shares jump following SRI Global’s €260m offer

2026-10-27T14:36:00+00:00> , By

Bid includes €220m for infrastructure and €40m to fund relaunch

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Higher Q3 sales, margins for Hubbell

2026-10-27T14:26:00+00:00> , By

Volume gains on growing data centre demand drive earnings for US electrical equipment supplier

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Ferretti Group cuts 2026 earnings guidance despite Q3 turnaround

2026-10-27T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Italian builder acts to address operational inefficiencies and shore up margins

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DAME Design Awards shortlist reaches 74 products

2026-10-27T12:30:00+00:00

The 35th anniversary edition attracted 153 entries from 30 countries, with winners to be announced at Metstrade on 17 November

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Camper & Nicholsons names new CEO

2026-10-27T12:30:00+00:00

Benjamin Bensahel succeeds Paolo Casani following the company’s acquisition by Sea Expandary Group

Ali Tanir, head of Numarine Americas

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Numarine opens Americas office, takes on direct sales model

2026-10-27T12:30:00+00:00By

The new Fort Lauderdale office, led by Ali Tanir, will represent the shipyard directly across the Americas, while working with all brokers

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Lofrans and Max Power hold Technical Convention 2026 in Greece

2026-10-27T12:30:00+00:00

More than 30 service stations took part in the two-day event in Greece, covering maintenance training and product updates for windlasses and thrusters

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Tessilmare welcomes fourth generation into family business

2026-10-27T12:30:00+00:00

Emma Rezzonico joins the operational team of the Italian marine equipment manufacturer

Genoa new service hub

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New nautical hub in Genoa opens to handle yachts up to 30m

2026-10-27T12:30:00+00:00> , By

The new facility involves Genoa Sea Service, Gatti shipyard and North Sails

Pendennis building

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Pendennis revenue rises as profit falls

2026-10-26T15:56:00+00:00> , By

Cockwells consolidation boosted 2025 turnover, while integration costs and contract losses weighed on margins

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Nimbus Group narrows Q3 losses

2026-10-26T15:41:00+00:00>

Swedish builder reports flat net sales in the third quarter, with a narrower EBITA loss and a larger order book aided by a SEK 260m defence order

TYFED

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New industry federation forms in Turkey

2026-10-26T14:42:00+00:00> , By

TYFED unites associations from across Turkey’s yachting and maritime industries under a single umbrella organisation